Boy name
Hamid name meaning
“praiseworthy, deserving praise”
Hamid is a masculine name commonly linked to Arabic ḥamīd, meaning praiseworthy or deserving praise. The same name spelling can also represent Arabic ḥāmid, meaning one who praises. These two Arabic forms provide distinct meanings for Hamid, with praise forming the shared connection between them.
What does Hamid mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Hamid
The name can represent Arabic ḥamīd, meaning praiseworthy, or ḥāmid, meaning one who praises. The supplied spelling حميد supports the first meaning.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Asma ul-Husna (99 Names of God) |
| Starts with | H · Ha |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Hamid in Islam and the Quran
Hamid does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (حميد) does, for example in QS Hud [11]: 73.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Hamid
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Hamid, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
Hamid as a first name
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Hamid Topik
Interpretation
May he be praiseworthy and receive help toward achieving success.Meaning of each word
- Hamid: praiseworthy, deserving praise
- Topik: help toward success
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Hamid Shidqi
Interpretation
May he be praiseworthy, honest, and firmly uphold the truth.Meaning of each word
- Hamid: praiseworthy, deserving praise
- Shidqi: truthful, committed to honesty
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Hamid Maulana
Interpretation
May he become a praiseworthy protector who deserves sincere praise.Meaning of each word
- Hamid: praiseworthy, deserving praise
- Maulana: our lord, our protector
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Interpretation
May he become a praiseworthy protector who is full of joy.Meaning of each word
- Hamid: praiseworthy, deserving praise
- Farhan: joyful, delighted
- Maulana: our lord, our protector
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Hamid Alfath
Interpretation
May he achieve victory and remain a person worthy of praise.Meaning of each word
- Hamid: praiseworthy, deserving praise
- Alfath: opening, victory
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Hamid Naufal
Interpretation
May he become a praiseworthy person who is generous and giving.Meaning of each word
- Hamid: praiseworthy, deserving praise
- Naufal: generous, munificent
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Hamid Ilman
Interpretation
May he become a praiseworthy person with knowledge and learning.Meaning of each word
- Hamid: praiseworthy, deserving praise
- Ilman: knowledge, learning
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Hamid Nuryaman
Interpretation
May he become a light and a person deserving praise.Meaning of each word
- Hamid: praiseworthy, deserving praise
- Nuryaman: light
Hamid as a middle name
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Interpretation
May he be praiseworthy and determined, like a fragrant plant.Meaning of each word
- Raihan: a fragrant aromatic plant
- Hamid: praiseworthy, deserving praise
- Azmi: firm resolve
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Interpretation
May he grow naturally into a praiseworthy person blessed abundantly.Meaning of each word
- Fitrianto: natural, innate
- Hamid: praiseworthy, deserving praise
- Mubarak: endowed with blessings
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Interpretation
May he follow a praiseworthy path with a joyful heart.Meaning of each word
- Sabil: way or path
- Hamid: praiseworthy, deserving praise
- Masrur: filled with joy
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Interpretation
May he hold high standing, remain praiseworthy, and firmly confront opponents.Meaning of each word
- Alwan: high, elevated in rank
- Hamid: praiseworthy, deserving praise
- Saddam: one who confronts opponents forcefully
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Interpretation
A praiseworthy young man associated with the Arabic alphabet's first letter.Meaning of each word
- Ghulam: boy, young man
- Hamid: praiseworthy, deserving praise
- Alief: first letter of the Arabic alphabet
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Interpretation
May he become a praiseworthy person with complete divine qualities.Meaning of each word
- Tamami: perfection, completeness
- Hamid: praiseworthy, deserving praise
- Rabbani: divine or pertaining to the Lord
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Interpretation
May he become a praiseworthy person, good, honest, and trustworthy.Meaning of each word
- Khairi: associated with goodness; charitable
- Hamid: praiseworthy, deserving praise
- Sadik: truthful, trustworthy
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Interpretation
May he be praiseworthy, hold high standing, and abound in goodness.Meaning of each word
- Kausar: abundant goodness
- Hamid: praiseworthy, deserving praise
- Sami: exalted, elevated in rank
Hamid as a last name
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Ahza Hamid
Interpretation
May he become a praiseworthy person who enjoys greater good fortune.Meaning of each word
- Ahza: more fortunate
- Hamid: praiseworthy, deserving praise
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Ahsan Hamid
Interpretation
May he become an ever better person who deserves praise.Meaning of each word
- Ahsan: better, best
- Hamid: praiseworthy, deserving praise
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Sururi Hamid
Interpretation
May he become a praiseworthy person whose life holds joy.Meaning of each word
- Sururi: associated with joy
- Hamid: praiseworthy, deserving praise
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Interpretation
May he grow abundantly and be praiseworthy, like a fragrant plant.Meaning of each word
- Raihan: a fragrant aromatic plant
- Zaidan: increase, abundant growth
- Hamid: praiseworthy, deserving praise
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Rezha Hamid
Interpretation
May he become a praiseworthy person with willingness and contentment.Meaning of each word
- Rezha: willing acceptance or contentment
- Hamid: praiseworthy, deserving praise
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Rafa Hamid
Interpretation
May he become a praiseworthy person living in harmony and prosperity.Meaning of each word
- Rafa: harmony and well-being
- Hamid: praiseworthy, deserving praise
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Rasya Hamid
Interpretation
A young gazelle as a picture of someone worthy of praise.Meaning of each word
- Rasya: a young gazelle
- Hamid: praiseworthy, deserving praise
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Zaid Hamid
Interpretation
May he continue growing into a person who deserves praise.Meaning of each word
- Zaid: increase, growth in amount
- Hamid: praiseworthy, deserving praise
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How to pronounce Hamid
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /hamid/ |
| Arabic script | حميد |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦩꦶꦢ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮠᮙᮤᮓ᮪ |
Is Hamid a boy’s name?
Yes, Hamid is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 85% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Hamid ranks #78 among boy names in our data sample (179 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Hamid
- Hafid♂Guardian, preserver
- Hamim♂Close companion
- Hamidi♂Associated with Hamid or praise
- Hamidy♂Associated with Hamid or praise
- Halid♂Everlasting, enduring
- Havid♂Guardian
- Hadi♂Guide, one who gives direction
- Hakim♂Wise, possessing wisdom
- Hari♂Day
- Haris♂Guardian or protector
- Halim♂Forbearing, gentle, slow to anger
- Hanif♂Upright in faith in God
Names with related meanings
- Budi♂Intellect, intelligence, moral character
- Setiawan♂One who remains loyal
- Hasan♂Good, handsome
- Gunawan♂Possessing ability and virtue
- Saleh♂Righteous, virtuous, devout
- Amin♂Honest, trustworthy
- Budiman♂Wise and of good character
- Aris♂Best, excellent
- Darmawan♂Possessing virtue, of good character
- Susilo♂Well-behaved, virtuous
- Sudirman♂Good and steadfast
- Khairul♂The best
Famous people named Hamid
- A. Hamid Arief · b. 1924
- Hamid Algadri · b. 1912
- Hamid Awaluddin · b. 1962
- Hamid Abdullah · b. 1948
- Hamid Jabbar · b. 1949
- Hamid Noor Yasin · b. 1969
- Hamid Fahmy Zarkasyi · b. 1958
- Hamid Rizal · b. 1952
- Hamid Roesdi · b. 1911
- A. Hamid
- A. Hamid Ahmad
- A. Hamid Saleh · b. 1957
FAQ about the name Hamid
What is the meaning of Hamid?
Hamid means praiseworthy, deserving praise. The name can represent Arabic ḥamīd, meaning praiseworthy, or ḥāmid, meaning one who praises. The supplied spelling حميد supports the first meaning.
Is Hamid a boy’s name?
Yes, Hamid is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 85% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Hamid?
Hamid is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Hamid in the Quran?
Hamid does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (حميد) does, for example in QS Hud [11]: 73.
How many syllables does Hamid have?
Hamid has 2 syllables (Ha-mid) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Hamid?
Hamid ranks #78 among boy names in our data sample (179 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Hamid?
Some ideas: Hamid Topik; Raihan Hamid Azmi; Ahza Hamid.
Famous people named Hamid?
Notable people named Hamid include A. Hamid Arief, Hamid Algadri, Hamid Awaluddin.
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